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Indigenous Pre-Recruitment Course
A great opportunity exists for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples from around Australia to participate in a 6 week program in Sydney NSW to assist you in preparing to join either the Navy, Army or Air Force.
We are looking for participants who are at least 17 years old and have completed or are willing to complete the Australian Defence Force ‘Your Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Session”.
If you are eligible for any Centrelink or Abstudy benefits and wanting to join the program your return flights to Sydney, accommodation and meals during the program will be FREE.
This full time program will start on 28th October 2011 in Sydney for 6 weeks with additional learning from home in 2012.
Application deadline is 2nd October 2011 by fax or email.
Please see attached flyer and visit the website www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/IPRC for more details and video footage. We would appreciate your assistance in forwarding this on to your networks around Australia, thank you!
Information on Aboriginal Funeral Grants
New processes for Aboriginal people in NSW seeking financial support
for funeral services
As of July 1 2011, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and Aboriginal Affairs NSW (AANSW) have pooled funeral assistance funding, which will now be administered by the NSWALC. Aboriginal people will now be able to make a single application for financial assistance, depending on eligibility and available funds. All applications must be approved by NSWALC in order to receive final payment. NSWALC will process all applications using the existing NSWALC application form, which may be downloaded at www.alc.org.au.
For further information, please contact the NSWALC Funeral Grants
Hotline on (02) 9689 4470 or Free-call 1800 647 487.
Josh Wyper – recipient of the Bila Muuji Oral Health scholarship.
Josh Wyper - Bila Muuji Health Scholarship Recipient
Bila Muuji Team with Josh
$2000 Aboriginal Art Prize
if you know of any Aboriginal artists, 18 years and over there is $2000 up for grabs for an Artwork with the Theme “Connecting to Healthy Living” the contact person for the competition is Wendy Moore 63638063 or 0437268029. Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)
If you would like an application I have one just come and see me.
The closing date is 5.00pm 14th October 2011 where finalists will be part of an exhibition at the Macquarie Regional Library 3rd November 2011 at 6.00pm where the winner will be announced.
Walgett Newsagency is the new Booking Agent for Countrylink
We are very pleased to let you know that The Walgett Newsagency is now the booking agent for Countrylink Ticketing.
For all Countrylink enquiries and bookings please visit the Walgett Newsagency in Fox St Walgett
Job Opportunity @ Walgett AMS – Job Description – Team Leader Family Centred Primary Health Care Outreach Team
Job Description – Team Leader Family Centred Primary Health Care Outreach Team
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT WALGETT ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICE
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible to the WAMS Board of Directors via the Chief Executive Officer
JOB SUMMARY
- Work with FCPHC Aboriginal Health Workers to provide an outreach Family Centred Primary Health Care to Aboriginal people in Goodooga, Pilliga, Gingie and Namoi.
- Co-ordinate the work the of the Medical and Allied Health Care Teams to assist in the provision of the Family Centred Primary Health Care to those outlying areas covered by this program.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of high quality Family Centred Primary Health Care to outlying communities. (more…)
Job Opportunity @ Walgett AMS – JOB DESCRIPTION – STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE WORKER
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible to the WAMS CEO through the Practice Manager, Programs
JOB SUMMARY
· To establish and manage the Staying Home Leaving Violence Program within Walgett and surrounding areas.
· To work across a range of agencies and social housing providers to identify the housing and support needs of women and their children experiencing domestic/family violence and enhance their capacity to remain safe and secure in their homes (more…)
